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CEILING FAN OWNER’S MANUAL
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3/04
• REGATTA •
WARNING: Read and follow these instructions carefully and be mindful of all warnings shown throughout.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thank you for choosing a Regency Ceiling Fan.
You have chosen the best! Your new ceiling fan
has been designed to provide many years of
service and enjoyment.
WARNINGS:
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Disconnect power by removing fuse or turning off circuit breaker before installing the fan and/or optional lighting.
Support directly from building structure.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, mount to outlet box marked “acceptable for fan support”
and use mounting screws provided with the outlet box. Most outlet boxes commonly used for the support of
lighting fixtures are not acceptable for fan support and may need to be replaced. Consult a qualified electrician
if in doubt.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, only use this fan with an appropriate speed control
device designed for use with ceiling fans, if you choose a wall control. DO NOT USE A SIMPLE INCANDESCENT
LIGHT DIMMER. Do not use this fan with any solid-state fan speed control device.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade arms when installing or balancing the blades or cleaning
the fan. Do not insert any objects between rotating fan blades.
If installing a light kit, be sure to use the lock washer and nut that comes with the kit to ensure that the kit remains
securely fastened to the switch housing.
NOTE:
The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution, and
care are factors which cannot be built into this product. These factors must be supplied by the person(s)
installing, caring for and operating the unit.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Phillips screwdriver
• Blade screwdriver
• Wrench or pliers
• Wire cutter
• Stepladder
• Wiring supplies as required by
electrical code
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UNPACKING YOUR FAN
1. Unpack your fan and check the contents. Do not discard the carton. If warranty replacement or repair is ever necessary,
the fan should be returned in original packing. Remove all parts and hardware. Do not lay motor housing on its
side, or the decorative housing may shift, be bent or damaged.
2. Examine all parts. You should have the following:
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1
2
3
8
9
5
6
7
10
13
14
15
11
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5GM
5GM
1. Mounting bracket
2. Ceiling canopy
8. Blade arm (5)
9. Blade arm filler disks (5) for use with Tropic Air
silk or bamboo blades (not included)
10. Bracket hardware (wood screws, washers, wire nuts)
11. Blade arm to motor screws (located on motor)
12. Blade to blade arm screws, w/washers
13. Downrod pin, cotter pin
3. Downrod/ball assembly
4. Decorative collar cover
5. Fan housing with motor.
(Remove and discard rubber shipping supports,
if included on your fan).
6. Switch housing
14. Balance kit
7. Pull chain with fob (2)
15. Light bulbs (E12, 25w x 4)
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PREPARATION
Parts identification on assembled fan
Canopy
Fan Housing
Downrod
Blade
Blade Arm
Detachable Switch Housing
PREPARATION:
Verify that you have all parts before beginning the installation. Check foam insert closely for missing parts. Remove motor from
packing. To avoid damage to finish, assemble motor on soft padded surface or use the original foam inset in motor box. Do not
lay fan on its side as this could result in shifting of motor in decorative enclosure.
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET
Caution: To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure
electricity is turned off at the main power box before
wiring. All wiring must be in accordance with National
Outlet Box
and Local Electrical Codes and the ceiling fan must be
grounded as a precaution against possible electric shock.
Screw
Ceiling Fan
Outlet Box
1. Locate ceiling joist where fan is to be mounted, being
sure location agrees with the requirements in the min-
imum clearance section of this guide. Wood joist
must be sound and of adequate size to support 35 lbs.
(p. 1, #3 and #4)
Hanger
Bracket
2. If not already present, mount a UL listed outlet box
marked “suitable for fan support” following the
instructions provided with the outlet box. The outlet
box must be able to support a minimum of 35 pounds.
Flat Washer
Spring Washer
Washer Nut
* Parts other than hanger bracket are
supplied with outlet box.
3. Attach hanger bracket to outlet box using screws
provided with the outlet box.*
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: DOWNROD, CANOPY
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AND COLLAR COVER
1. Carefully support fan housing (motor) in its styrofoam packing with the mounting collar (where the wires come
out) facing upward.
2. Remove ball from downrod by loosening set screw in the side of the ball. Slide ball down and remove ball pin;
remove ball. The 6˝ downrod is recommended (if clearance above floor allows) to provide greater air flow, since
more space will be available above the blades for supply air.
3. Feed the wires from top of fan through the end of the downrod you have selected, and set end of downrod into
mounting collar so the hole in the downrod lines up with the hole in the side of the mounting collar.
4. Insert downrod pin through holes in mounting collar and downrod; slip cotter pin through small hole in end of
downrod pin to hold downrod pin in place.
5. Tighten security screws against downrod using a large flat blade screwdriver to ensure a tight fit against downrod.
Then tighten lock nuts against mounting collar.
NOTE: Fan has 6 feet of hook-up wire in case you
Hook-up Wires (3)
are using a long extension downrod. Wires can be
Ground
Wire
cut so only 8 inches or so extend beyond the top
of the downrod to make the electrical connections
easier and safer.
Ball
6. Feed wires through and slide collar cover
Canopy
down the downrod to top of fan.
Downrod
7. Feed wires through canopy and slide
Collar Cover
canopy over downrod to lay on top of collar
cover. It will be attached to ceiling later.
Security Screws
Mounting Collar
8. Feed wires through ball and slide ball over
Downrod
Pin
Cotter Pin
downrod, past hole in the top end of downrod.
Insert ball pin (removed in Step 2), slide ball
up and tighten set screw to secure ball in place.
E12 bulbs
Fan
9. Install 4 candelabra base bulbs (E12, 25w
max) in sockets.
Housing
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INSTALLING THE FAN
1. Lift ball/downrod/fan into hanger bracket opening. NOTE: The tab opposite hanger bracket opening should fit in
slot on ball.
2. Make wire connections, (refer to section titled “Electrical Connections”).
3. Slide canopy up and fasten to hanger bracket with screws provided.
Hanger
bracket tab
Ball slot
Ball
WARNING: To avoid damaging the blade arms and blades, do not install blades onto fan until fan is fastened to ceiling.
If arms are bent or misaligned, excessive wobble may occur.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:
Be sure electricity is turned off at the main power box before wiring
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1. Four wires are connected to the fan.
Black – this is the “hot” power to run fan.
White – this is the “common” power to run fan and light.
Blue – this is the “hot” power for uplight and light kit.
Green – ground wire (on bracket or downrod).
2. If fan and light are to be connected to the same circuit, black and blue wires can both be connected to house circuit
black wire.
NOTE: The other end of the blue wire, (light circuit) is in the switch housing with a wire nut and label for light kit
attachment. The white wire (common for light kit) is also there.
Power lines
Fan controlled by
120V
pull chain on fan.
Light controlled by
pull chain on light.
Wiring
box
Fan and light controlled by
independent approved speed/light wall controller
Ground to
mounting
bracket
Power lines
120V
Fan
Wiring
box
Light
switch
WH
WH
BLUE
BLK
Light
Ground to
mounting
bracket
Fan
switch
Power lines
120V
Fan controlled by
pull chain on fan.
Wiring
box
Fan
Light controlled by
wall switch.
BLUE
BLK
WH
WH
Light
Switch
Light
Ground to
mounting
bracket
Fan
BLUE
BLK
WH
WH
Light
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BLADE ATTACHMENT
1. Place fiber washer on screw. Insert this assembly through the blade and start the screw into the blade arm. Repeat
this procedure without tightening the screw until all 3 screws have been started into the blade arm (Fig. 1).
2. Tighten each screw, starting with center screw.
Fiber
Washer
Screw
Blade
Blade Arm
Fig. 1
3. Before fastening the blade assembly to the motor with screws and metal lockwashers provided, remove the rubber
grommets (aka shipping supports) and motor screws. Keep the motor screws. These, too, will be used to attach the
blade assembly to the motor. Repeat procedure for remaining blades (Fig. 2). Make sure screws are TIGHT! Use large,
flat blade screwdriver for final tightening of motor screws to completely flatten the metal washers on the screws. Use
of a cordless power screwdriver is not recommended, as they often strip the screw heads and do not tighten securely.
Loose motor screws can contribute to unnecessary hum and wobble during operation.
Blade assembly
Blade to motor screw
and metal lock washer
Fig. 2
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INSTALLATION OF REMOVABLE SWITCH HOUSING
NOTE: Be sure the power is off before installing.
1. Loosen the 3 side screws on switch housing hub halfway.
2. If installing light kit, carefully remove light kit plug in bottom of switch housing. Attach light kit to switch housing
per instructions supplied with light kit. See “Electrical Connections” for hook-up of light kit.
3. Connect the plug and receptacle and make sure side buckle snaps in place.
4. Attach the switch housing to the switch housing hub. Align the side screws with keyhole slots on edge of switch
housing and tighten the side screws.
5. Attach pull chain fobs to ends of the switch’s pull chains – one for fan speed and one for uplight on/off.
6. Install candelabra base (E12, 25 watt) bulbs into sockets on top of fan housing for uplight. DO NOT EXCEED
THE RECOMMENDED WATTAGE FOR EACH BULB!
7. Turn the power on. Your Regency Ceiling Fan is now ready to enjoy!
Switch Housing Hub
(bottom of motor)
Side Screw (x3)
Connector (receptacle)
Connector with Side Buckle
Switch Housing
Keyhole Slot (x3)
Pull Chain
Pull Chain
Reverse Switch
Optional light kit (not included)
connects to bottom of switch housing
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STANDARD REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL-NOT INCLUDED)
GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTE: For use with a standard remote control.
Multiple code choices are included with your fan’s remote control in case:
• you have more than one remote control fan and want them to respond only to their own remote control
• you have other radio controlled devices in your home that may interfere with the fan remote control (i.e. garage
door opener)
• you experience radio interference on a chosen frequency (code setting)
SET-UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Setting the code:
This unit has 16 different code combinations. To set the code, perform these steps:
1. Setting the code on the TRANSMITTER:
a. Remove battery cover.
b. Slide code switches to your choice of ON or OFF position. Use a small screwdriver or ball point pen to slide
each switch firmly up or down.
c. Install 9v battery (not included).
d. Replace battery cover on transmitter.
2. Setting the code on the RECEIVER:
a. Locate the code switches on the bottom of the remote receiver.
b. Slide code switches to the SAME POSITIONS as set on your transmitter.
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
N
4
O
3
ON
DIP
1
2
3
4
2
N
4
1
O
3
2
1
Code
Switches
Code
Switches
Operating buttons on the transmitter:
HI – fan high speed
MED – fan medium speed
LOW – fan low speed
FAN OFF – fan speed off
LIGHT – light brightness and off
FOR/REV – forward or reverse (down or up) air flow
• The light function is controlled by pressing the light button. Hold button down to increase or decrease light
brightness. Tap button quickly to turn light off or on.
• Keep pressing the button for more than one second to dim the light and vary it cyclically from dim to bright and back again.
• The light button has auto return (memory function), so it will stay at the same brightness as the last time it was turned off.
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Range of the transmitter is approximately 25 ft.
NOTE: Wall switch must stay ON for normal operation. Loss of power will reset receiver to the default mode.
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REMOTE CONTROL CONTINUED (OPTIONAL)
3. After you have preset the code selectors, insert the terminal connector from the fan motor into the terminal
connector inside the receiver (Fig. 2). The terminal plug can only be inserted one way to prevent improper
connection.
SWITCH HOUSING RECEIVER
FAN’S SWITCH HOUSING HUB
ANTENNA
FIG. 2
TERMINAL CONNECTOR
4. Insert the antenna wire through one of the
small holes in the switch housing hub.
(Fig. 3) For best reception of the transmitter’s
signal the antenna should be fully extended
outside of the switch housing.
MOUNTING HUB
ANTENNA
FIG. 3
5. Secure the receiver housing to the mounting hub by sliding the housing onto the 3 screws on the hub and
turning clockwise. Tighten the 3 screws when in place.
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OPERATION
Forward/Reverse Direction:
Forward is a counterclockwise rotation of the blades
when viewed from beneath the fan. This will create a
downward breeze that can be felt below the fan. This
is the normal direction for the fan to run when the
weather is warm.
WARM MONTHS
Forward (counterclockwise)
Reverse (clockwise) will draw air up through the blades
and towards the ceiling, down the walls, and into the
living space during the cooler months.
COOL MONTHS
Reverse (clockwise)
CARE AND CLEANING
Periodic cleaning of your new ceiling fan is about the only maintenance that is needed. Only use a soft brush or lint free
cloth to avoid scratching the finish. DO NOT use water when cleaning your ceiling fan. It could damage the motor or the
wood blades and/or create the possibility of electrical shock.
Periodically it may be necessary to re-tighten blade to blade arm screws or blade arm to motor screws to prevent clicking or
humming sound during operation. This is especially true in climates with broad temperature and humidity ranges and in fans
with painted or high gloss blades.
When dusting the blades, you must support the blade to prevent bending – no pressure should be applied to the blades. If you
experience any flaws in the operation of your fan, please check the following points:
TROUBLESHOOTING - IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
CAUTION: Switch off power supply before carrying out any of these checks.
1. If fan will not start: Check main and branch circuit breakers and/or fuses. Check line wire connections to fan and switch
housing wiring. Make sure forward/reverse switch is set to one or the other position, not stuck in between.
2. If fan is noisy: Check and make sure that all screws in motor housing are snug (but not over tight). Check that the screws
securing blade brackets to the motor are tight. Check that wire connectors in switch housing are not rattling against each
other or the interior wall of the switch housing. Check that all glassware is finger tight and that bulb(s) are well held in the
sockets, if a light kit is used. Check that the canopy is firmly attached to hanging bracket and not vibrating against ceiling.
3. If fan wobbles: Check that all blades are firmly screwed into blade arms. Check that all blade arms are firmly secured to the
motor. Make sure that the light kit (if present) is firmly attached to switch housing and that all glassware and shades are fas-
tened properly. Wobble can also result from even the smallest deviations in distance from blade tip to blade tip - if measure-
ments from blade tip to blade tip are not equal, loosen screws connecting blade to bracket one at a time and adjust blade(s)
so that distances are equal. Interchanging adjacent blades may redistribute mass and result in smoother operation. Blade arms
can be bent slightly to restore same pitch to all blades if a blade is different than the other blades when viewed edge on.
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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A REGENCY CEILING FAN.
Write to us at:
Regency Ceiling Fans
P. O. Box 730
Fenton, MO 63026
Visit us on the Web at: www.regencyfan.com
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